$3.54 Million Product Liability Settlement Shows the Real Impact of Dangerous Defects
How Coby Wooten Holds Manufacturers Accountable in Texas Injury Cases
When a product causes serious harm, it’s not just about the defect, but also the damage it inflicts on a real person’s life. At Coby L. Wooten, Attorney At Law, P.C., we’ve seen time and time again how unsafe consumer products can leave people with long-term injuries, emotional trauma, and financial stress. That’s why we fight so aggressively for those hurt by dangerous products.
Our firm recently secured a $3,540,000 settlement in a product liability case. While we can’t share specifics due to confidentiality, the result reflects a hard-fought legal battle that helped our client regain stability and hold a negligent manufacturer accountable. It’s one of many outcomes that show what’s possible when injury victims take control, consult an experienced product liability attorney, and demand justice.
What Is a Product Liability Case?
Product liability cases arise when a defective product injures someone during the normal and expected use of the product. These cases can involve a range of issues, from faulty vehicle components and unsafe tools to medical devices, consumer electronics, and industrial equipment.
In Texas, product manufacturers, distributors, and sellers can all be held liable if a product is:
- Defectively designed: The product’s design itself makes it unreasonably dangerous, even when manufactured correctly.
- Defectively manufactured: A flaw occurs during production that causes a product to depart from its intended design.
- Improperly marketed: The product lacks adequate warnings or instructions about known hazards.
When a defect results in serious injury or death, victims may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, disfigurement, and other damages.
Why These Cases Are So Challenging
Unlike a standard car accident, product liability claims often involve corporate defendants with extensive legal resources. You’re not just going up against one negligent individual—you’re up against a company that may deny responsibility, delay litigation, or aggressively dispute the cause of the injury.
These companies also have teams of attorneys looking out for their best interests, so the deck is stacked against victims who lack their own legal representation.
Depending on the facts of the case, your legal team may gather evidence from multiple sources, including:
- Internal corporate documents
- Product testing data
- Engineering and design records
- Expert analysis from safety professionals or engineers
- Incident reports, recalls, or prior complaints
We build every case with a deep focus on the details. Our team often collaborates with trusted consultants and investigators to uncover exactly what went wrong and to prove that the product should never have been in the hands of consumers in the first place.
Real Results for Real People
The $3.54 million settlement we secured reflects more than just a legal victory. It reflects the strength, resilience, and persistence of the injured person who stood up to a powerful corporation.
These cases require time, determination, and a legal strategy that anticipates every possible defense. The outcome can provide not only financial relief but also a sense of closure and justice.
These results don’t happen by accident. They come from putting in the work, refusing to back down, and building a compelling case based on facts.
Why It’s So Important to Act Quickly
In Texas, product liability cases fall under the state’s personal injury statute of limitations, which generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. But waiting too long can put your case at risk.
Key evidence—such as the product itself—may be lost, destroyed, or modified. Witnesses may forget what happened. And corporations may move quickly to protect their reputation before you have a chance to act.
That’s why your first call after a serious injury should be to a legal team that knows how to preserve evidence and launch a thorough investigation from day one.
How Product Injury Cases Differ From Other Personal Injury Claims
Not all personal injury cases follow the same path. When you’re injured in a car wreck or slip and fall, the primary dispute often revolves around one individual’s actions. In product liability cases, the focus shifts to corporate accountability and the decisions made during a product’s design, manufacturing, or marketing stages.
That shift changes everything—from the volume of evidence involved to the number of potential defendants. Instead of one negligent driver, you may be dealing with:
- The original product designer
- The manufacturer or assembly facility
- The distributor or retailer that sold the product
- A third-party installer or servicer
Proving liability often means working with engineering experts, supply chain analysts, and other professionals to trace the failure back to its root cause. It’s a more technical, more document-heavy process—and one where having an experienced product liability lawyer on your side makes a real difference.
Your Case Could Help Prevent Future Injuries
One of the most powerful aspects of product liability law is its ability to create change. When companies are held accountable in court, they’re more likely to fix what’s broken, update their designs, or issue proper warnings.
We’ve seen it happen before, and we believe every successful case sends a message: safety must come before profits.
Whether the issue involves a consumer product, industrial equipment, or commercial machinery, we’re prepared to step in and pursue the full compensation our clients deserve.
Talk to a Fort Worth Product Liability Lawyer Today
If you or someone you love was seriously injured due to a dangerous or defective product, don’t try to navigate it alone. At Coby L. Wooten, Attorney At Law, P.C., we understand how much is at stake, and we’re ready to fight for every dollar you’re entitled to under the law.
We offer free consultations and take cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay no legal fees unless we win your case.
You’ve got questions. We’ll help you find answers. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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